Anger often invades ADHD relationships, and couples may compound their pain and feed that anger by falling victim to these common myths.
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Melissa Orlov and Dr. Ned Hallowell blog about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
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- This 57 Year Old Lady Earned Her College Degree by: I'm So Exhausted 4 days ago
- How do I change if he doesn't? by: Goldilox73 5 days ago
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- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- My wife hates me. I feel hopeless and depressed. I don't know what to do...
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- How to rebuild TRUST when he won't stop LYING?
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- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
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